Brown Scones

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F.

   Step 2

   Place the flours, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a food processor, and process 30 seconds, until well combined.

   Step 3

   Add the butter and pulse about ten times, until the mixture is a coarse meal.

   Step 4

   With the machine running, quickly pour in 1 cup of the buttermilk. Stop the machine as soon as the dough comes together. It’s important not to overwork the dough.

   Step 5

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and bring it together with your hands into a large ball. Divide the dough into three pieces, and shape each of them into a 5-inch-wide disc. Cut each disc into quarters.

   Step 6

   Brush the tops of the scones with a little buttermilk. Place on a lightly buttered baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, until the scones are golden brown.